Science 30

Last week, the science 30s struggled through titrations. On Friday, the science 30s were given a mandatory worksheet they must complete for Monday as a review of this topic (so please remind them to get that done!) Hopefully this, along with the review lesson I did on Friday, will clear up any questions they had!

This week, the science 30s will finish up Organic chem, including a lab and the major project of the unit. This project will be due the following week, and all information is testable on the summative exam (also next week!)

Many parents, students, subs and even teachers are surprised that we have a flex day this Thursday, November 3. So, what is this flex day all about? The FLT day on Thursday will allow students with half semester courses that required time to study or finish up incomplete assignments prior to starting a new term course. It also allows students in full semester courses a chance to catch up on what they are missing, either in work, or in understanding.

I am not forcing any of my classes to come in for FLT. Students are welcome to come in to class and ask questions, work on their project or study for summative #2! I would encourage this (although it must be during their specified block as my other classes have the same option).

All in all, I am hoping that the 30s decide to take advantage of this extra free study day, and head on into my class for the FLT time provided! (But it's not mandatory!)

Last week, the science 30s experienced their first quiz in the chem unit... it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. It was just ok. The sad thing is, it's only going to get harder; so I really need the science 30s to put in their best effort! Meaning asking questions, completing their practice questions and really trying to understand the chemistry!

This week the science 30s will get more into Organic Chemistry, rather than Acid Base, which is WAAAAYYYY better. (I may be bias because that's the type of chemistry my Honours Science degree is in, but hey!)

Last week the science 30s got their first taste of the Chemistry Unit. Being a much more difficult unit, a few of the students were not big fans. However, I really think that many of the kids have build up chemistry and physics to be super "difficult", even thought they are all capable of being very successful in it, with a little bit of effort. So here's hoping they will keep trying, and maybe enjoy the chemistry along the way!?

This week, the science 30s will learn about acids and bases within the atmosphere, and they will learn Titrations, a lab technique used in the environmental industry even today, to assess the concentration of acid in the environment. It's going to be a great week!

I know it's a busy 3 days for a lot of students, with band camp and an art field trip, please remind your student that it is up to them to make up the lessons they have missed. That means, coming in for FLT to complete missed labs or lessons! This week, the science 30s will get over biology and FINALLY move on to the chemistry unit!! Woohoo!!!

Reminder: in order to rewrite unit tests, the science 30s must have handed in all labs and assignments on time. If your son or daughter has done so, then they are welcome to rewrite the unit test NEXT week, but all test corrections must be completed prior to next Tuesday (during FLT only!)

This is a big week for the Science 30s! Tomorrow morning, the science 30s will start their research and putting together of their genetic technology powerpoints. Tuesday, the groups will present their information to each other (in small groups)! What fun hey?!

After the exciting "Jigsaw" activity, the science 30s are done learning the biology unit, so it's time for a test! But... after the test, the kids get a 5 day holiday, so really how can they be mad?!